Regarding the study Sherif conducted with two groups of 11-year-old boys at a summer camp, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. When the boys arrived at the camp, they were split into two groups and were kept apart initially to build up separate group identities and friendships.
b. When the two groups were placed in competition with each other, a number of clashes occurred with the disliking between groups bordering on hatred.
c. Tensions between the groups were reduced and conflicts resolved through meetings that were held between the leaders of each group.
d. As a strategy to reduce tensions, emergencies that required cooperation among members of both groups were staged at the camp.
C
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